Sharp in Samsung share sale
In a rare move for a Japanese firm, Sharp has announced a Y10.4 billion deal with South Korean rival Samsung.
Hilton Worldwide enters Myanmar
Hilton Worldwide has become the first major international hotel company to announce its entry into Myanmar.
Japanese tyre giant Bridgestone to close Italian factory
Bridgestone has announced plans to close down its passenger car tyre production facility in Bari, Italy.
Chan: China needs better anti-piracy measures, food safety
Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan has called for better food safety and a tougher stance on piracy in China.
Jeweller unveils gold replica of Messi’s foot
A pure gold replica of Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi’s left foot has been unveiled in Tokyo.
Africa’s most talked about golf hole
Asia Outlook talks to Pete Richardson corporate sales manager at Legend Lodges, Hotels & Resort, a unique, world-class resort that is home to the world famous Extreme 19th.
Standard Chartered posts 10th year of record profit
Standard Chartered has posted net profit of $4.79 billion for 2012 despite being hit with a multi-million-dollar fine over a US sanctions probe.
Cathay Pacific orders three Boeing 747-8
Hong Kong-based international passenger and cargo airline Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered three Boeing 747-8 Freighter cargo aircraft in a deal worth $1 billion.
Bank of Japan nominee vows to conquer deflation
The government’s nominee to lead the Bank of Japan has vowed to do “everything possible” to conquer long-running deflation.
Investment profile: Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa’s foremost business destination. Over the past decade Africa has been the second-fastest growing economy in the world, with GDP accelerating more than five percent a year on average, according to the World Bank.
